Driver survives crash as watermelon truck hits second rig
A North Carolina man died after a tractor trailer rear ended another truck on Route 40 east of Hagerstown. Syd ney Miller of Whiteville, owner of the burning truck, was burned beyond recognition. Thomas Randolph Britt, 24, also of Whiteville, escaped injury and told state police the brake failure led to the high speed crash as he steered to avoid an oncoming car, then collided with the second vehicle. The rigs locked and rolled about 300 feet from impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rt. 40
Hagerstown
Vaa
Sydney Miller
Whiteville
North Carolina
Thomas Randolph Britt
N. C
Britt
Charles Mades
South Mountain
Corporal Mades
Fire damages trucks in watermelon load incident
A fire started when a fuel line broke and brakes overheated. Lloyd H. Bollinger of Bell City Missouri drove the other truck, also loaded with watermelons. The Western Enterprise Fire Company extinguished the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mades
Lloyd H. Bollinger
Bell City
Missouri
Western Enterprise Fire Company
Legion Post To Be Dedicated At Clearspring
Prominent American Legion officers will attend the dedication of the Clearspring post home. The ceremony starts at 7 o clock Sunday with Commander David R. Brewer presiding. National and Maryland officers are invited, and the building features quarried stone from Fairview Mountain, two big fireplaces, and a 75 by 35 foot auditorium. Reburial rites for Joseph C. Herbert were held recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion
Clearspring
David R. Brewer
Joseph C. Herbert
John C. Carmen
Maryland
Perry Brown
Texas
Fairview Mountain
Edward Bachtell Honored By Elks
The Hagerstown Lodge of Elks inducted a class of candidates in Edward K. Bachtell’s name and gave him a gold wrist watch. J. Frank Ridenour presented it and praised his fifty years as lodge treasurer. Letters from George S. Hall and Dr South Barrett were read. All members enjoyed a buffet luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown Lodge of Elks
Edward K. Bachtell
J. Frank Ridenour
Bachtell
George S. Hall
South Barrett
Police Chief Faces Charge in Extortion Case
Lancaster Ohio May 27 Police Chief Sam H Hutsler was freed on 500 bond after arrest on extortion charges. Fairfield County sheriff's deputies seek Lt Everett Brown charged with receiving cash kickbacks from vendors to the department. Three suspended officers filed the charges: Capt Laurence Bauer Lt Merrill H Martin and motorcycle officer Lester Crook. Hearing set for May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Sam H. Hutsler
Fairfield County Sheriff's Deputies
Everett Brown
Hutsler
Common Pleas
Harry Kilburger
Laurence Bauer
Merrill H. Martin
Lester Crook
New Industry To Start In August In Hagerstown
Potomac Dyeing and Finishing Company will open in early August in the 800 block of East Franklin Street near the Dual Highway. General manager David Goetz says the firm will employ about 200 people and will make and dye piece goods for garment manufacturing. Alfred Gerber serves as company president and the plant will encompass about 37,000 square feet of floor space. The article notes Winnipeg as the geographic center of North America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Franklin Street
Potomac Dyeing and Finishing Company
David Goetz
Alfred Gerber
Sont Alping
Employees To Honor Boutelle With Presentation Ceremony
Fairchild Aircraft Division workers plan a June 12 ceremony at the airport to honor Richard Boutelle, former vice president and general manager, for his wartime leadership and postwar aviation contributions including the C-82 Flying Boxcar and C-119 production changes. The event includes performances by the Hagerstown Civic Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plant
Fairchild
Boutelle
Truman
Richard Boutelle
Fairchild Aircraft Division
F. A. Galligan
Galligan
Hagerstown
Aircraft
Con
Aircraft Division
Richard 5. Boutelle
Wright Field
Pegasus Club
Old Timers Club
Fairchild Observes Richard 8 Memorial with Salute and Anthem
Fairchild Chorale gives a 21 gun salute for Richard 8 Boutelle followed by the National Anthem. Rev. Hayden Fleck offers invocation and Dave Kilgore introduces distinguished guests including department workers. Bob Knodle presents plaque. Civic Band and Chorale close with music. Air Scout and Packet troops provide honor guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairchild Chorale
Richard 8
Boutelle
Hayden Fleck
Fairchild
The
Dave Kilgore
Pegasus
Bob Knodle
Oldtimers
Civic Band
Chorale
Air Scout and Packet Troops
Also Mentioned on This Page
Burleson Motors
SE. Dalthmore
Lincoln
Mercury
Tales and Service
Triangle Grocer
Louisa May Alcott
San Mar
Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church Dramas
Zion Chapel
John Dp
Ravold
Jane Strevig
Priscilla Greiner
Jacqueline Williams
Sally Lee Schindel
Meg
Beth
Amy
Ralph Hers
Laurie
Winfred Ingram
John Brooke
Henry K. Haines
Professor Rhaer
Gorman Ingram
Mr. March
Dorothy Heckmann
Marmee
Kathryn Bookbinder
Viola Fisher
Charles Howard Roderick
Father March
Zion Drama Group
Cronin
Anderson
Masefield
Jesus
Franklin
W. Franklin &T
Edward Bachtell
Elks
Ohio
North America
Winnipeg
Canada
Schenley
Samoa
Chenlen
Magnetos
Auto Electric Service Co
E. Baltimore St
Pittsburgh
Pittebergh
Hagerstown Paint & Glass Co
W. Franklin Se
Crouse Produce
Pittburghs
America
Chevrolet
Amical
Powers
Chevolet
Chevrolet Advance
Hoffman Chevrolet Sales, Inc
Washington and Locust Sts
Washington St
Hoffman Chevrolet Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!